There are 3 ways to get from Encinitas to Morro Bay by train, plane, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, fly
best- Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane SAN - SBP
5h 49m$164–362Drive 294.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Encinitas to Morro Baycar 294.3 mi
5h 24m$54–78Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispotrain Pacific Surfliner
11h 41m$174–292
San Diego International Airport (SAN) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Encinitas to Morro Bay is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Encinitas to Morro Bay is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct train from Encinitas station to Morro Bay. However, there are services departing from Encinitas Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Solana Beach Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.
The distance between Encinitas and Morro Bay is 313 miles. The road distance is 296 miles.
The best way to get from Encinitas to Morro Bay without a car is to train which takes 11h 41m and costs $170 - $300.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Encinitas to Morro Bay, including transfers.
Encinitas to Morro Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Solana Beach Amtrak Station.
Encinitas to Morro Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Luis Obispo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Encinitas to Morro Bay is 296 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Encinitas to Morro Bay.
There are 293+ hotels available in Morro Bay.
What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Morro Bay, CA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo twice daily. Tickets cost $170–280 and the journey takes 7h 57m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–190
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- North County Transit District
Train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Town
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- North County Transit District
- Schedules at
- North County Transit District Schedules
- Adult
- $2–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–280
- Website
- Amtrak
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